Space Is the Place
Synopsis
Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself "the alter-destiny", meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself to save the black race.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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John Coney: SUN RA - SPACE IS THE PLACE Trailer (1972)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-21
Top Cast
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Sun Ra
Sun Ra
Barbara Deloney
Candy
Erika Leder
Tania
Jack Baker
Bubbles (as John Bailey)
Walter Burns
Agent #1
Morgan Upton
Agent #2
La Shaa Stallings
Bertha
Raymond Johnson
The Overseer
Christopher Brooks
Jimmy Fey
June Tyson
Arkestra member
John Gilmore
Arkestra Member
Marshall Allen
Arkestra member
Danny Davis
Arkestra Member
Eloe Omoe
Arkestra Member
Larry Northington
Arkestra Member
Danny Thompson
Arkestra Member
Kwame Hadi
Arkestra Member
Tommy Hunter
Arkestra Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Coney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sun Ra, Joshua Smith
- Original Score
- Sun Ra
- Original Title
- Space Is the Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- North American Star System
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Coney
Sun Ra, Joshua Smith
Sun Ra
Seth Hill
Barbara Pokras
Jim Newman
Department Leadership Roster
John Coney
Director
Sun Ra
Writer
Joshua Smith
Writer
Jim Newman
Producer
Barbara Pokras
Editor
Whit Mather
Production Design
Jill Percival
Costume Design
William S. Jones
Costume Design
Seth Hill
Director of Photography
Sun Ra
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Is the Place
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Space Is the Place about?
Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself "the alter-destiny", meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself to save the black race.
Who directed Space Is the Place?
Space Is the Place was directed by John Coney.
Who stars in Space Is the Place?
The principal cast of Space Is the Place includes Sun Ra, Barbara Deloney, Erika Leder, Jack Baker, Walter Burns.
When was Space Is the Place released and how long is it?
Space Is the Place was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Space Is the Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Space Is the Place was composed by Sun Ra.